Swedish Sour Candy
What makes candy “sour”?
Sour candy gets its zing from food acids (like citric, malic or lactic acid) and a crystal sugar coating that delivers an instant hit. The trick is balance: enough bite to wake you up, but sweetness to keep you coming back for more.
Our sour bestsellers
Swedish classics
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Cloetta Bilar Sursockrade 130 g – the iconic Swedish cars in a sour sugar jacket.
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Haribo Peaches 80 g – soft, fuzzy and peachy with gentle tartness.
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Haribo Sura Frukt Nappar 80 g – fruity pacifiers with a nice tang.
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Haribo Sura Cola Nappar 80 g – classic cola flavour with a sour twist.
Malaco & friends
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Malaco Fizzypop 85 g – bubbly soda bottles with a fizzy sour hit.
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Bubs Sur Skalle 190 g – vegan raspberry/liquorice skulls; sharp and chewy.
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Bubs Goody Sour Ovals Raspberry & Blueberry – vegan ovals with a berry punch.
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Bubs Goody Sour Ovals Strawberry & Vanilla – sweet vanilla meets sour strawberry.
Candy People S‑märken
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S‑märke Supersurt 80 g – for true sourheads.
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S‑märke Colasura 80 g – cola + sour sugar = yes please.
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S‑märke Surt Skum 70 g – foamy, airy texture with a sour edge.
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Bubblegumnappar Sura 70 g – bubblegum-flavoured pacifiers with a kick
How to build the perfect sour selection
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Layer the sourness: Mild (peach/foam) → medium (watermelon/bubs) → extreme (Warheads/Toxic Waste).
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Mix textures: Chewy gummies, soft foams, hard candies.
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Add a palate cleanser: A neutral chocolate or licorice bite in the same bowl keeps people snacking longer.
FAQ
What acids are used in sour candy?
Mostly citric and malic acid. Malic gives a sharper, longer-lasting kick.
Is sour candy vegan?
Sometimes. Gummies with gelatin aren’t vegan; many foams and skulls (like Bubs) are. Always check the label.
Why does sour candy make my mouth water?
Acids trigger the salivary glands – your body tries to neutralise the acidity.
Can sour candy hurt your teeth?
Frequent exposure to acids and sugar can weaken enamel. Rinse with water afterwards and avoid brushing immediately.